Arista 7500 Series, Quick Start Manual

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Chapter 4: Cabling the Modular Switch
Figure 14 displays the power input sockets. Appendix C displays the front panel location of the sockets.
Important! Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
• Non-Redundant Configuration: Provide power to any two of the four power inputs.
• Redundant Power Supply Configuration: Provide power to all four power inputs.
• Power down the Switch: Remove all power cords from the power input sockets.
Each power supply includes a fan that maintains proper power supply temperature and cools the
supervisor modules located below the power input sockets. The power supply fans are in addition to
the fan modules located behind the power supplies. These appendices display the location of the
following component on all switches described in this guide.
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Appendix C displays the front panel location of the power input sockets and supervisor modules.
• Appendix D displays the rear panel location of power supplies and fan modules.
The switch uses power cables that comply with IEC-320 and have a C19 plug. The accessory kit provides
four IEC-320 C19 to C20 power cables, each two meters long.
To insert a power cable:
Step 1 Lift the retaining clip on each power input socket.
Step 2 Plug the power cables into the sockets.
Step 3 Adjust the retaining clips if needed for your power cords.
Step 4 Push the retaining clip back down over the cable.
Important! This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor.
Important! This unit requires overcurrent protection.
4.3 Connecting Supervisor Cables
Supervisor modules contain console, management, and USB ports. Figure 15 displays port locations on
supervisors provided with 7508 / 7504 switches.
Figure 14: Power Input Sockets
Figure 15: Supervisor Ports: 7508 / 7504 Switches